Socioeconomic Factors Affecting National Male Soccer Teams Performance

Authors

David Alvarado, University of Central FloridaFollow
Jasmine Czemerinski, University of Central FloridaFollow
Guadalupe Molinari, University of Central FloridaFollow

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Course Code

STA

Course Number

4164

Faculty/Instructor

Nathaniel Simone

Faculty/Instructor Email

nathaniel.simone@ucf.edu

About the Author

We are a group of data science students with a shared curiosity about the impact of socioeconomic factors on national achievements, particularly in the realm of sports. Today, we’re excited to present our project, “Socioeconomic Factors Affecting National Male Soccer Teams’ Performance.” Through this study, we aim to uncover the deeper connections between a nation’s socioeconomic landscape and its performance in international soccer, as measured by FIFA rankings.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

The purpose of our project was to explore the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the performance of national male soccer teams, as reflected in FIFA rankings. We analyzed data from 211 countries, focusing on variables such as GDP, population size, and regional influences. Our dataset combined FIFA rankings with socioeconomic indicators, including GDP, population size, and unemployment rates, while also considering regional soccer conferences like UEFA, CONMEBOL.

Our analysis revealed that countries with higher GDPs tend to perform better in FIFA rankings, suggesting that wealthier nations can invest more in sports infrastructure and talent development. Population size showed a weaker correlation, indicating that effective training and youth programs are critical for success. Regional context also played a significant role, with European and South American countries leveraging their established soccer systems to achieve greater success.

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.

Keywords

Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Soccer Teams; FIFA Rankings; National Soccer Teams

Recommended Citation

Alvarado, David; Czemerinski, Jasmine; and Molinari, Guadalupe, "Socioeconomic Factors Affecting National Male Soccer Teams Performance" (2024). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2024. 4.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2024fall/4